Much ink has been spilled about how stressful and competitive Singapore's education system can be. Just ask any parent with school-aged children. And despite the changes to education policies in ...
Turkey’s Simsek to speak at FATF watchdog meeting in Singapore, state media says
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will speak at the Financial Action Task Force meeting in Singapore, Turkish state media said on Thursday, ahead of a decision by the international crime watchdog ...
Singapore won best first-class airline in the world for its exclusive hotel-like Airbus A380 suite. Here’s what it’s like inside.
Singapore Airlines won the 2024 Skytrax award for the world's best first-class service. The airline's Airbus A380 planes sport a hotel-like suites that can convert into double rooms. The ...
Singapore passport holders to enjoy short-term, visa-free travel to Timor-Leste under new agreement
SINGAPORE: Singapore passport holders can soon enjoy short-term, visa-free travel to Timor-Leste, following an agreement inked on June 27 between the two countries’ foreign ministers.
This Singapore-Based Brewery Is Making Moon-Powered Kombucha, Here’s Why
Moon Juice Kombucha, a microbrewery in Singapore, blends traditional brewing with modern wellness practices. Infusing mystical traditions into health brews, this company has captured widespread ...
Singapore Hosts FATF Plenary; PM Wong says ‘Asset Recovery A Priority’ In National Policy
One of the top business hubs in the world, with financial services being a key sector, Singapore “faces greater money laundering and terrorism financing risks”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ...
Insurer Prudential to get Citi banker as new Singapore chief
SINGAPORE - Insurer Prudential will be getting a new Singapore chief from September once the appointment is approved by the regulator. Citi banker Chan San San, 45, has been appointed to head the Singapore business in about two months’ time. Once the ...
Singapore stocks buck regional declines on Thursday; STI up 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks ended higher on Thursday (Jun 27), tracking gains on Wall Street but bucking declines elsewhere in Asia. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.4 per cent or 11.65 points to ...
Indian-origin activist among three women charged for staging protest in Palestinian’s support in Singapore
Singapore: Three Singaporean women, including an Indian-origin activist, were charged in court here on Thursday for organising a procession of about 70 people that delivered letters to the ...
Employee engagement best practices in Singapore: Secrets to a happy and engaged workforce
This article is brought to you by Kincentric Singapore. In today's competitive global job market, being a well-known organisation or having a famous consumer brand name is not enough to attract and ...
Onboard forests, street markets and reefs: Disney releases details about its new cruise in Singapore
Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests.Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced ...
Singapore leads in cyber insurance with 96% adoption rate
Other countries in the region included were India and Japan with 96% and 87% adoption rates, respectively. Nearly every organisation (99.6%) that improved its cyber defences reported a positive impact ...
Man Suffers Heart Attack After Winning Rs 33 Crore Jackpot At Singapore Casino
Panic ensued at a casino in Singapore after a man suffered a heart attack while celebrating his 3.2 million pound (Rs 33,76,45,600) jackpot. According to news.com.au, the incident happened at the ...
Daily Cuts – How Singapore ended up on a list of countries flouting YouTube rules
Singapore is among the top 10 nations that have had the most number of “objectionable” video content removed from YouTube, according to a Google survey. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ...
Singapore says determined to respond to financial crime risks
Singapore, as a global financial hub, faces heightened money laundering and terrorism financing risks. Prime minister Lawrence Wong emphasized the country's commitment to countering these threats. A ...
Singapore’s Orchard Road fatal brawl: Man who punched, kicked victim jailed over 12 months
SINGAPORE: A man linked to the fatal Orchard Road hotel brawl in 2023 was sentenced to more than a year’s jail after pleading guilty to several offences, including punching and kicking another man ...